Briefs | Agreement with e-commerce platforms in mainland China

Representatives from the Macau Delegation of Portugal-China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCILC) and the Macau Economic Bureau (DSE) recently conducted discussions and exchanged views on the business and trade cooperation service platform between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. The delegation, led by president Leong Wa Kun, was received by DSE director Tai Kin Ip and deputy director Chan Tze Wai who also discussed topics on youth entrepreneurship. According to a statement issued by the chamber, Tai noted that the bureau would reach an agreement with e-commerce platforms in mainland China to set up a Macau Pavilion, in a bid to help local companies to sell products, which are made in Macau or from Portuguese-speaking countries. He hopes that the chamber could encourage corporate members to make full use of the platform in tapping the Chinese market and business.

Gov’t launches first Guangdong internship program

The government is launching the first edition of the Guangdong and Macau Summer Internship Programme, according to a statement released by the Talents Development Committee. Under this programme, university students who are Macau residents can apply for internships in companies from Guangdong Province. This year, the available internship categories include information and technology, creative designing, accounting, tourism, exhibition, catering, cooking, and railway maintenance management. The maximum number of eligible candidates is currently 36. The internship period will begin from June 23 until July 21. Admissions will be open from April 4 to April 30.

Talents Committee with more members

More governmental departments have been included in the Talents Development Committee, according to a dispatch from the Chief Executive published yesterday by the Official Gazette. The new members include the director of the Labour Affairs Bureau, the chairman of the Board of the Directors of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute, and the Chairman of the Administrative Committee. The committee is formed by a maximum of 25 people who are recognized as outstanding people or professionals in their own fields, the dispatch reads.